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your work week dinner game plan

7 · Jun 30, 2019 · 2 Comments

5 quick and easy, balanced dinner ideas to get you (or your whole family!) through the work week!

Back with another work week dinner game plan! Hoping my last post like this inspired some yummy weeknight dinner ideas that were quick and easy to make and that this week’s post can do the same for the week ahead!

MONDAY: Zucchini pasta with white beans and blistered tomatoes

zucchini pasta with white beans and burst tomatoes // cait's plate
  • Serves: 2-4
  • Done in: 20 minutes
  • Tips: Serve with a small side salad to round it out and feel free to add shredded chicken right on top if you have a household of big meat eaters!

TUESDAY: Oven roasted salmon with feta, asparagus & cranberry farro

oven roasted salmon with feta, asparagus & cranberry farro // cait's plate
  • Serves: 2-4
  • Done in: 35 minutes

WEDNESDAY: Spicy chicken & veggie stir-fry

spicy chicken & veggie stir-fry // cait's plate
  • Serves: 2-4
  • Done in: 30 minutes
  • Tips: If serving to kids/toddler, serve elements separately as that may increase acceptance

THURSDAY: Smashed mexican sweet potatoes

  • Serves: Recipe serves 2, but you can make as many sweet potatoes as you want to serve more!
  • Done in: 30 minutes
  • Tips: Serve with chips and salsa to round out the meal. If serving to a family, set out all the toppings and let everyone have fun adding their own!

FRIDAY: Whole wheat vegetable calzones

whole wheat vegetable calzones - easy, filling and delicious! // cait's plate
  • Serves: 4 (more if serving kids as they will likely only eat half)
  • Done in: 30 minutes
  • Tips: Serve with a side salad to round out the meal
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  1. Amy says

    Jul. 13th, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    Thanks for sharing this! It is incredibly helpful!

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    • Cait says

      Jul. 13th, 2019 at 6:12 pm

      You’re so welcome! I’m so glad it’s helpful!

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